At McCabe Russell Divorce and Child Custody Lawyers, we dedicate our practice exclusively to Maryland family law, focusing on divorce, child custody, and related matters. Founded by co-managing partners Heather McCabe and Emily Russell, our firm has expanded to a team of ten attorneys serving families throughout Montgomery and Howard Counties from our offices in Bethesda, Rockville, Gaithersburg, and Fulton. We believe that strong families are essential to thriving communities and that the manner in which a divorce is managed has a lasting impact on the future. Our mission is to guide clients toward positive outcomes by providing both legal counsel and compassionate support during what is often a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
We maintain a resolution-focused approach while remaining fully prepared for litigation when necessary. Many of our attorneys are trained mediators, and Heather McCabe and Emily Russell hold numerous credentials in mediation, collaborative divorce, and child advocacy. Our services include divorce planning, collaborative and contested divorce, alimony, property division, child custody and support, modifications, mediation, parenting coordination, adoption, guardianship, paternity matters, and protective orders. We also proudly serve LGBTQ+ clients. Our attorneys have received recognition from Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers, Avvo, and Bethesda Magazine, and Heather McCabe was appointed by Governor Wes Moore to the Trial Court Judicial Nominating Commission for Howard County in 2023.
- Montgomery County, Howard County, Bethesda, Columbia, Rockville, Fulton, Maryland
- Guiding clients through every stage of divorce and family law matters.
- Experienced representation in child custody, support, and protective order cases.
- Serving Howard and Montgomery Counties through multiple Maryland office locations.
- Skilled negotiators and litigators focused on achieving favorable client outcomes.
- Comprehensive legal support for LGBTQ+ families across Maryland communities.
- Court-qualified Best Interest Attorneys advocating for children's welfare in Maryland.
Our family law practice is designed to address a broad range of legal needs. We handle matters involving divorce negotiations, child custody, support, and alimony. Our team also represents clients in cases concerning asset division, adoption, paternity, and protective orders. We remain committed to balancing emotional support with sound financial considerations for every client. 
We represent clients seeking or contesting spousal support during and after divorce proceedings. Our team helps address financial imbalances that may arise following the end of a marriage. We evaluate the factors courts consider when determining support awards. We also pursue practical arrangements that align with our clients' financial circumstances. 
We assist clients in addressing complex asset division issues, including high-asset estates and questions involving separate property. Our team evaluates the details of every case carefully. We seek efficient and fair outcomes. We also help determine how marital debts should be addressed during divorce proceedings while protecting our clients' financial interests at every step forward. 
We guide clients through divorce matters with clear advice and dedicated advocacy. Our attorneys help evaluate property, income, custody, support, and other related family law concerns. We seek agreements that protect clients and their children while remaining prepared to present their cases in court if needed. 
We offer comprehensive child custody counsel for parents seeking guidance during family changes. Our attorneys help address custody decisions, parenting arrangements, and related concerns with personalized representation. We understand the emotional challenges involved and provide clear legal assistance. Our goal is to help protect families while moving forward. 
We help families navigate child support concerns by examining financial information and applying Marylands support guidelines. Our attorneys review income, expenses, and related records to identify the proper support amount. We also assist with enforcement and modification matters when circumstances change, always focusing on protecting childrens financial well-being. 
